Second Stage Theater

Lynn Nottage Joins the Pulitzer Board
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

2009 and 2017 Drama winner Lynn Nottage has joined the Pulitzer Board, the Administrator's Office announced. Learn more about Lynn Nottage and the board here.

Talene Monahon Named 2026 Winner of The Horton Foote Prize for MEET THE CARTOZIANS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026

The 2026 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Talene Monahon for her play Meet the Cartozians. Ms. Monahon will be honored at a private celebration at New York’s Lotos Club.

Talene Monahon Named 2026 McNally Fellow at the Hermitage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and the Terrence McNally Foundation named Pulitzer Prize finalist Talene Monahon as the recipient of the McNally Fellowship, supporting early-career playwrights in Sarasota County, Florida.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 26, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026

Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and  choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.  The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed  Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David  Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The  Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

Life Jacket & Page 73 Name Four Writers for 2026 WRITERS ROOM Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.

Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 Select Playwrights for 2026 Writers Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More
by - Aug 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/6/2026; Jobs In Operations, Dramaturgy, and More
by - Aug 6, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/6/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 6, 2026- Inside MATCHBOOK FEST with Kate Baldwin, Jordan Fisher And More
by - Aug 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Disney Channel star Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan have joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre and Leaf Coneybear, respectively. Check out photos here!

THE APIARY to Make Chicago Debut After Off-Broadway Run at Second Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Clark Week Productions will present the Chicago premiere of THE APIARY, Kate Douglas' sci-fi fable about two lab workers racing to save the world's last bees, directed by Anna Klos at Bramble Arts Loft.

NEWSIES Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 4, 2026

Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!

Polk & Co. Names Colgan McNeil and Kelly Stotmeister as Partners
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Theatrical publicity firm Polk & Co. announced that longtime press agents Colgan McNeil and Kelly Stotmeister have been named partners alongside founder Matt Polk, expanding the leadership of the Tony Award-winning firm.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2026- Meet the Tony-Nominated Stars of TWO STRANGERS and More
by - Jun 4, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Act Up Theatre
by Brian Michaels - May 27, 2026

Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

PlayCo Names Kate Douglas as Resident Artist & Sala Beckett Playwright Residency Exchange
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

PlayCo has named writer, composer, and performer Kate Douglas as the resident for the second iteration of the PlayCo & Sala Beckett Playwright Residency Exchange.

Review: EURYDICE at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - May 2, 2026

The 2006 musical, Hadestown, has renewed interest in the Greek mythology and the tragic love story between Orpheus and Eurydice. Ruhl’s play focuses on Eurydice’s perspective and her relationship with her father, who she meets in the underworld. Nana Yates portrayed Eurydice with honest emotions and strength through her grief. Christ Drinkut portrayed Eurydice’s father with warmth and compassion. Anshel Drayton portrayed Orpheus as determined and committed to his love.

PASS THE NAILS AND SHAME THE DEVIL Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Pearl Louise's debut solo show, directed by David Ford, traces a Black family's journey from Louisiana to 1980s East Oakland amid the crack epidemic. The autobiographical work has been extended by popular demand at The Marsh Berkeley.